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School: Carrickgorman

Location:
Carrickgorman, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
M. Fleming
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1006, Page 159

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    “This 'rush candlestick' is about 39 inches in height, is made from iron apparently by a blacksmith.”

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    This "rush candlestick" is about 39 inches in height, is made from iron apparently by a blacksmith.The owner can not trace how long it is since it was used, but it is at least 100 years since it was made.
    The owner is Mr Phil Carrol, Dromore, Bailieboro'.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    “This metal 'grisset' was used for preparing the tallow in when making candles.”

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    This metal 'grisset' was used for preparing the tallow in when making candles. The pan of it is 8 inches by 3 inches, and the handle is 8 inches long. It is also owned by Mr Phil Carrol, Dromore, Bailieboro'.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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